Dr. Steven Wolf is a general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine) specialist in Dallas, TX and Fort Sam Houston, TX. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Wolf graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Dr. Wolf takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received professional recognition including the following: Health Care Heroes Outstanding Physician Award San Antonio Business Journal; Outstanding Teacher of the Year Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch; and Medical Education Scholar University of Texas Medical Branch.

Dr. Alex Kane is a medical specialist in pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, and head & neck plastic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Kane's clinical interests: cleft lip and palate, general reconstruction, and gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction). He is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. He has an open panel. After attending Dartmouth Medical School, Dr. Kane completed his residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Herbert Phelan's areas of specialization are general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). After completing medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Dr. Phelan performed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received distinctions including Outstanding achievement in student teaching Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center; Core clerkship teaching award Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Faculty Teaching Award Department of Surgery, UT-Southwestern Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Alexander Eastman, who practices in Dallas, TX, is a medical specialist in general surgery and trauma surgery. Dr. Eastman is affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Eastman include: 1st Place--Clinical ACS COT National Paper Competition and Texas Rising Stars.

Dr. Stephen Luk is a general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine) specialist in Dallas, TX. Dr. Luk is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Polyclinic Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut for residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Hartford Hospital Medical Staff Humanitarian Award; Physician Recognition Award with Commendations; and Top Surgeons in America.

Dr. Patricia Bergen is a Dallas, TX physician who specializes in general surgery and trauma surgery. Her areas of clinical interest consist of appendectomy and hernia surgery. Dr. Bergen is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dr. Bergen attended Emory University School of Medicine. Her distinctions include: Texas Super Doctors; Texas Super Doctors, 2004-2011 Texas Monthly; and Southwestern Academy of Teachers Distinguished Teaching Professor. Dr. Bergen is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Brett Arnoldo's specialties are general surgery and trauma surgery. Dr. Arnoldo is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. After completing medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. His distinctions include: Excellence in Education Award, Clinical Teaching Core Clerkship, Acute Care UTSW; Traveling Fellow Award American Burn Association; and Best Overall Resident, Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Brian Williams' specialties are trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Williams is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dr. Williams attended medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Dan Meyer specializes in trauma surgery and thoracic surgery. His average patient rating is 3.0 stars out of 5. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue Choice are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Meyer honors. Dr. Meyer studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Meyer is professionally affiliated with VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) and the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Michael Cripps is a specialist in trauma surgery. He works in Dallas, TX. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Cripps attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for his residency. Dr. Cripps accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. James Carroll is a general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine) specialist. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Carroll include intensive care. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Carroll attended Tulane University School of Medicine.

Dr. Kareem Abdelfattah specializes in general surgery and trauma surgery. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Abdelfattah accepts. He attended medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He is affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Shahid Shafi is a general surgeon, trauma surgeon, and intensive care specialist. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health. He attended medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Shafi's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Cigna FocusIn, and Cigna Gold.

Dr. Joseph Amos' specialties are general surgery and trauma surgery. Dr. Amos is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Brandon Bruns is a medical specialist in general surgery and trauma surgery. Dr. Bruns honors several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Navigate, and Coventry. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System.

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What is Trauma Surgery?

Accidents and injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for patients under 40. When injuries are severe enough to require emergency surgery, patients may be treated by a trauma surgeon, a doctor who specializes in providing surgical help to save critically injured patients.

Due to the nature of their work, trauma surgeons are most often located in emergency departments of hospitals. The specialty is closely related to emergency medicine and acute care surgery, but trauma surgery specifically focuses on surgical care needed to repair sudden and unexpected physical injuries.

Some examples of the kinds of injuries and procedures that a trauma surgeon might see include:

Blunt trauma, such as a car accident or fall

Penetrating trauma, such as a gunshot, stab wound, or deep cut

Crushing trauma, such as some work or machinery accidents

Severe burns

Tracheostomy, an emergency surgery to open a blocked airway

Trauma surgeons work with patients of all ages, from babies to senior citizens, that arrive in the emergency room. They do the critical work of resuscitating and stabilizing patients who may be near death. They are able to make quick decisions about what care is needed and the best way to provide it. By providing urgent expertise and surgery in an emergency, they save lives.